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BA (Hons) Textile Design with Foundation Year

Buckinghamshire New University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course is designed for students who are passionate about textile design and want to develop their skills in this exciting field. The foundation year provides a solid grounding in the fundamental principles of design, materials, and techniques, while the honours degree allows students to specialize in textile design, exploring topics such as pattern cutting, dyeing and printing, and sustainable textile practices. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a dedicated textile studio and digital printing equipment. The course is taught by experienced professionals with industry connections, providing students with opportunities for work experience and networking. Graduates of this course can pursue careers in fashion, interior design, or product design.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in textile design but may not have the traditional qualifications or experience. The foundation year provides a supportive environment for students to develop their skills and knowledge, and the honours degree allows them to specialize in this exciting field. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, including a dedicated textile studio and digital printing equipment.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University is renowned for its strong focus on creative industries, with expert faculty and industry connections that provide students with valuable opportunities for work experience and networking. The university's location in the heart of England also provides easy access to London and other major cultural centers, providing students with a rich cultural context for their studies. Additionally, Buckinghamshire New University has a strong commitment to sustainability, which aligns with the course's focus on eco-friendly textile practices.

Why You Should Study This Course

This course is offered as a four-year program, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree. Textiles are everywhere; they are the very fabric of our everyday environment, so why not learn how to design them? Providing us with identity, comfort, and shelter, textiles are the material that we have our closest relationships with, literally clothing our bodies from head to toe, or surrounding our homes with stimulating color and tactility. This course will enable you to develop hands-on skills, and equip you to be a successful designer.

General Eligibility

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the 3-year undergraduate program, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a Level 4 course, will be considered for the 4-year program including a Foundation Year.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
IELTS Academic / IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (5.5)_x000D_ _x000D_ TOEFL iBT 72 overall 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, 18 in Reading

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